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Dictionary: Af·firm·ance

n.

[Cf. OF. afermance.]

1. Confirmation; ratification; confirmation of a voidable act.

This statute . . . in affirmance of the common law.
Bacon.

2. A strong declaration; affirmation. Cowper.



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A declaration by an appellate court that a judgment, order, or decree of a lower court that has been brought before it for review is valid and will be upheld.

 
 
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